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Aggravated Assault (CC 268) is an indictable offence. Individuals convicted of aggravated assault are usually sentenced to serve time in prison. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and the maximum sentence for this offence is fourteen years in prison. A Record Suspension will remove any record of an assault conviction…

Is it ok to steal from a criminal? The criminals probably don’t think so. What about fraud? Is it ok to commit fraud against someone who has a criminal record? Here’s another question: If a corporation can be found guilty of a crime, why not a government agency? As recently…

Assault (CC 266) is a hybrid offence but it is almost always tried summarily. Individuals convicted of assault are usually sentenced to a modest fine payment, probation, or in some cases a short period of jail time or house arrest. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more likely…

Production of scheduled substance/narcotic (CDSA 7) is an indictable offence where most common illegal drugs are involved. This offence includes the cultivation of marijuana. Sentences for this offence range from a fine and probation to a lengthy period of incarceration. Repeat offenders are generally given heavier sentences and are more…

Arrested for assault? It doesn’t take much. In a recent article (and corresponding video) posted by CBC, a moment of road rage was captured in dash-cam footage by a fellow motorist. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/road-rage-suspect-arrested-after-punch-caught-on-video-1.2988080 The video depicts the accused getting out of his vehicle and engaging in what appears to be a…

Remember Robert Latimer? His was a heartbreaking story that ended with him euthanizing his daughter by placing her in his truck and connecting the tail pipe exhaust to the interior. His daughter Tracy Latimer was born November 23, 1980 but suffered from cerebral palsy which led to severe mental and…

Many people are surprised to learn that the fingerprints they get done for various immigration and legal purposes actually expire. In the U.S., for example, fingerprints are good for fifteen months after they are issued. People’s surprise usually stems from the fact that fingerprints are generally unchangeable features, just like…

The medical marijuana industry in Canada has been in a state of flux this past year with changes to the legislation, a renewed debate on legalization, and countless companies looking to capitalize on an expanding market. The current Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) took effect on April 1st, 2014…

As everyone who cares knows by now Chris Brown was denied entry into Canada due to multiple arrests in the United States. He should have applied for a Temporary Resident Permit in advance, since I doubt he is eligible to be deemed rehabilitated. That he did not is astonishing considering…